US Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has formally requested Sarah Ferguson to testify about her alleged ‘close personal and business ties’ to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein, according to a letter obtained by the BBC. The letter, sent on Thursday, sets a two-week deadline for Ferguson to respond. Subramanyam, a member of the House Oversight Committee, said the recent release of Epstein files by the US Department of Justice revealed her connections to the convicted sex offender.

Details of the Letter and Its Urgency

The letter references emails from a person identified as ‘Sarah’ describing Epstein as ‘a legend’ after his 2008 conviction for soliciting prostitution from a minor; One email read: ‘I am at your service. Just marry me.’ Subramanyam urged Ferguson to provide information to the committee investigating Epstein’s criminal enterprise and its impact on survivors.

Subramanyam also asked Ferguson to provide any knowledge she had of her ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s involvement in Epstein’s operations, though the letter emphasized that the committee seeks ‘justice for the survivors’ and ‘transparency for the American public,’ requesting Ferguson’s cooperation.

The letter sets a firm deadline of April 9, 2026, for Ferguson to respond, according to the text, while this is the most direct call for her testimony since the Epstein scandal began, according to the BBC. However, there is no legal mechanism to compel Ferguson to testify in the US.

Emerging Information from the Epstein Files

New details about Ferguson’s friendship with Epstein emerged from the US Department of Justice’s release of files earlier this year; the documents suggest Ferguson was more deeply involved in Epstein’s world than previously believed. She is described in the files as ‘very traumatised and alone,’ seeking financial support and emotional connection from Epstein.

Ferguson is quoted in the emails as calling Epstein ‘the brother I have always wished for.’ The documents also suggest she visited Epstein in prison and took her daughters to lunch with him in Miami shortly after his release. These details have raised questions about her relationship with Epstein and its implications.

The files were released in January. And they contain a wealth of information about Epstein’s network, though Being named in the files does not necessarily indicate wrongdoing, but it has placed Ferguson under increased scrutiny. The letters from US lawmakers indicate that they believe she may have information relevant to the investigation into Epstein’s crimes.

Reactions and Political Dynamics

Democratic Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury has echoed Subramanyam’s calls for Ferguson to testify, emphasizing the need for justice for Epstein’s victims; However, the House Oversight Committee is currently controlled by Republicans, who have not expressed support for compelling Ferguson to appear before the committee.

The family of Virginia Giuffre. A prominent Epstein accuser, has also called for Ferguson to testify in the US. A representative for Giuffre’s brother Sky Roberts told the BBC that Ferguson ‘should testify in the United States immediately’ if she has relevant information.

US lawmakers have previously called for Mountbatten-Windsor to answer questions about his links to Epstein, but these efforts have been unsuccessful. Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, and his representatives have not responded to the BBC’s requests for comment on the specific allegations.

Ferguson has faced a series of setbacks in recent months due to her associations with Epstein. In October, she lost her duchess title when Mountbatten-Windsor relinquished his Duke of York title over his ties to Epstein. She was also forced to move out of Royal Lodge, the Windsor mansion where she had lived with her ex-husband despite their divorce in 1996.

On Thursday, Ferguson had her honorary Freedom of the City of York stripped in a further blow to her public standing. The city’s councillors voted unanimously to remove the honour, which she had been granted in 1987 after marrying Prince Andrew. The decision came as part of a broader pattern of loss and public censure related to her Epstein ties.

Ferguson’s representatives have been approached for comment, but no response has been provided. The ongoing scrutiny from US lawmakers highlights the growing pressure on individuals linked to Epstein’s network, with the release of the files marking a significant turning point in the investigation into his criminal activities.